Laelia anceps 'Flaming Passion' (L. anceps h.v. roeblingiana 'Feathered Flame' CHM/AOS x L. anceps h.f. lineata 'Eleanor' CCM/AOS).

Laelia anceps Lindl. (1835) is accepted species by WCSP Kew. The native range of this species is Mexico to Honduras.

Previous Awards:

There are 140 AOS awards for Laelia anceps. The latest award - cultivar 'Ohana' AM/AOS 87 pts granted in July 28, 2022 at the Hilo Orchid Society Show (HI).

Description:

The candidate has 3 flowers on one 94 cm arched inflorescence. This is a division of L. anceps 'Flaming Passion' in a 12 cm teak basket growing in Orchiata bark.

Flower Measurements:

NS H - 10.3 cm;                   NS V - 12.0 cm;

Dorsal Sep. W - 2.0 cm;    Dorsal Sep. L - 6.5 cm;

Petal W - 3.1 cm;               Petals L - 6.5 cm;

Lat/Synsepal W - 2.0 cm; Lat/Synsepal L - 7.0 cm;

Lip/Pouch W - 2.9 cm;      Lip/Pouch L - 4.2 cm.

Exhibitor - Bill and Deb Bodei, NJ (Associate Judge, Northeast Judging Center)

Plant has been screened.